Paraprofessional Instructional Support (Part-Time 27.5 Hours Per Week)

Position: Paraprofessional - Instructional Support

Location: Emmons Lake Elementary

Reports To: Principal/Special Programs Director

Compensation: $15.78 per hour: 27.5 hours per week/183 Days per year

Benefits: Paid sick days, paid personal days, paid holidays.

Start Date: As available

Position Summary

The special education (SE) paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with learning disabilities. The SE paraprofessional assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a certified teacher:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Monitors and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff
• Assist students with any medical or physical accommodations or needs
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community
• Plans instruction techniques and methodologies, and prepares lesson materials based on assessments of individual students and their needs
• Administers assessment tests and interprets results to identify student needs
• Records and reports assessment data to teachers and school administrators; completes required forms, reports, and other paperwork
• Assesses students to determine if they require Title One services and to provide metrics to measure the success of teaching efforts
• Instructs and reinforces core subject learning strategies
• Tutors students in one-on-one or small group settings in all curriculum areas
• Meets with teachers to discuss students’ goals and progress and discuss additional interventions

Employment Qualifications

• EDUCATION: This position requires the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. College coursework is desired, but not required. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics is essential.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required:

• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Assists in the transfer of students to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require supervising students during inclement outdoor weather.